Weekend Cook and Tell Round Up: A Farewell to The Minimalist Column

For last week's Weekend Cook and Tell challenge we asked all of you to share your favorite Mark Bittman recipes as a farewell to The Minimalist, his weekly column in New York Times dining section. Bittman's simplistic approach to cooking won our hearts over the years, introducing us to new ingredients and techniques that worked their way into our weekly dining rotation. Let's take a peek at some of your most beloved Bittman creations.

According to cathyeats her all time favorite Bittman recipe has to be these Spicy Vegetable Burgers. Made with white beans, sweet potatoes, and kale, they might just be the world's healthiest veggie burger.

Bittman's version of Jook has saved hryerby from many nights that would have been otherwise lost to overpriced takeout.

Both lemonfair and duncan1205 agree that Bittman's recipes act as great jumping off points, ideal for letting your imagination run wild and throwing in your own personal touches.

Mark Bittman saved my eating life: His is the voice of reason that took me from being terrified of food (whoops: too much Food, Inc. and The Omnivore's Dilemma in one sitting...) into a place where I could mend my relationship with what I put into my body—including the occasional treat.